ICL

Alcon and STAAR Surgical announced the postponement of STAAR’s Special Meeting of Stockholders regarding their proposed merger. Originally scheduled for October 23, 2025, it’s now set for November 6, 2025. The record date for voting eligibility remains September 12, 2025. The merger aims to strengthen Alcon’s refractive surgery market position through STAAR’s ICL technology. Analysts suggest regulatory reviews and due diligence contributed to the delay. The combined entity anticipates innovation in intraocular lens technology but faces integration challenges and market competition.